Come work with us at the Hotel Grand Pacific! We’re looking for Banquet Servers to assist at functions and group meetings hosted at our independent 4-star hotel located on Victoria’s inner harbour. This would be a great option for any experienced servers or students and temporary work permit-holders looking for a fun, fast-paced job in a beautiful property.
Hours of work for this position will vary depending on the volume of events but have the potential to be full-time.
$17.43/hr plus gratuities
Description of Duties:
- Work as part of team to set up, serve and clear up all types of banquet functions and group meetings
- Adhere to and maintain established department standards to ensure that the service and products used by the guest are of the highest quality
- Interact with guests, answer questions, and provide excellent service by observing the room and anticipating guest needs
- Execute daily work assignments as coordinated and scheduled by the Banquet Captain/Manager
Qualifications & Abilities:
- 1 year previous serving experience in a banquet environment
- Food Safe, WHMIS and Serving It Right Certifications
- Physically able to safely lift/push/pull 30 pounds without exertion
- Maintain a professional presence and personal presentation at all times
- Clear and professional verbal communication skills
- Organized with a focus on cleanliness and tidiness
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, interactive role
- Flexible availability to work days, evenings or weekends as required
Why Choose Us?
- Professional and supportive work environment with a high regard for employee safety
- Discounted employee parking
- Discounted gym membership
- Excellent employee meal program
- Food discounts in both our Café and Pacific Restaurant
- Friends and family hotel rate (Employee rate also available at other Preferred Hotels)
- Other industry discounts
- Excellent extended benefits (Life and AD&D, Health, Dental, Vision, and an Employee and Family Assistance program. A matching Defined Contribution Pension Plan & an RRSP program available when eligible)
- Employee recognition & referral program
- Treat days, employee events and an annual employee party
- We are an equal opportunities employer and value diversity and inclusion in our team
- We support the professional growth of our employees through internal job postings.
*We thank applicants for their interest but are only able to consider candidates with valid authorization to work in Canada.*
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 10-30 per week
Salary: $17.43 per hour
Additional pay:
- Tips
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Discounted or free food
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Store discount
- Vision care
- Wellness program
Schedule:
•Day shift
•Night shift
•Weekend availability
COVID-19 considerations:
All employees are required to be double vaccinated. Full COVID-19 safety plan in place.
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Victoria, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Experience:
- Serving: 1 year (preferred)
- Customer service: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Serving It Right (preferred)
- FoodSafe (preferred)
Expected start date: 2022-03-21